Sebastian Kris

Sebastian Kris (born 19 April 1999) is a New Zealand international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.

Kris represented New Zealand in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup as a er. He has also played as a in his career.

Background Kris was born in Brisbane, Queensland and is of Indigenous Australian, and Maori descent. Kris played his first junior rugby league for the Wests Panthers.

He moved to Canberra at the age of eight and played his junior rugby league for the Tuggeranong Valley Dragons.

Playing career 2019 Kris made his first grade debut in Round 10 of the 2019 NRL season for Canberra against South Sydney at Canberra Stadium.

2020 Kris spent the entirety of the 2020 NRL season away from Canberra, leading to him not being re-signed. Kris was later re-signed by the Canberra club for the 2021 NRL season and played in their Round 1 clash against the Wests Tigers.

2021 Kris played a total of 20 games for Canberra in the 2021 season as they finished 10th on the table.

2022 In round 23 of the 2022 NRL season, Kris scored two tries for Canberra in a 28–22 victory over Newcastle. Kris played a total of 20 games for Canberra in the 2022 NRL season and scored 14 tries as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals. Kris played in both finals matches as Canberra were eliminated in the second week by Parramatta.

2023 In the final round of the 2023 NRL season, Kris was sent off for a spear tackle on Cronulla's Sione Katoa. Canberra would go on to lose the match 24–6. The following day, Kris was suspended for five games. Kris played a total of 21 matches for Canberra in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals.

2024 Kris played 21 games for Canberra in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 9th on the table.

2025 In round 1 of the 2025 NRL season, Kris scored two tries in Canberra's 30–8 victory over the New Zealand Warriors. Kris played 21 matches for Canberra in the 2025 NRL season as the club claimed the Minor Premiership. Kris played in both finals matches as Canberra went out in straight sets losing to both Brisbane and Cronulla.

Statistics denotes season competing